“My mentoring session with Andre was extremely valuable and gave me the clarity and direction I needed at an important stage of my application journey. He was kind, approachable, and generous with his time, creating an atmosphere in which I felt comfortable sharing my experiences, asking questions, and discussing my doubts openly.
One of the most helpful aspects of our conversation was his guidance on how to organize and communicate my personal story. Andre helped me understand how to connect different experiences into a coherent narrative, identify the elements that matter most, and explain their significance more clearly. His perspective was fundamental in helping me see how to present my background with greater confidence, purpose, and authenticity.
I particularly appreciated his advice on what to avoid. He helped me recognize that including every detail does not necessarily make a story stronger, and that being selective can make a message much more effective. Our discussion gave me a clearer understanding of how to avoid unnecessary repetition, keep my narrative focused, and ensure that each part contributes something meaningful to the overall application.
Andre also provided valuable guidance on how to organize the application process itself. He helped me think more clearly about priorities, how to approach the different components, and how to make the work feel more manageable. Having a clearer structure has made a difference to my mindset: instead of seeing the applications as one overwhelming task, I now feel better equipped to approach them through specific, achievable steps.
Another important takeaway was his advice on how to use the coming days effectively. Our conversation helped me understand where to focus my energy, which tasks deserve immediate attention, and how to establish a realistic plan. I left the session with a stronger sense of direction and a better understanding of how to balance thoughtful preparation with consistent progress.
What made the experience positive was the combination of practical guidance and encouragement. Andre offered suggestions in a considerate and constructive way, helping me reflect on my choices while also making me feel supported. His kindness made it easier to engage honestly with the process and to see areas for improvement as opportunities to strengthen my applications.
Overall, this session was fundamental in helping me understand both what I want to communicate and how to move forward. I now have a clearer approach to telling my story, organizing my applications, avoiding common mistakes, and planning the next few days with intention.
I am very grateful for Andre’s support and for the care he brought to our conversation. His advice gave me useful tools, renewed confidence, and a more focused approach to the work ahead. I would highly recommend a session with him to anyone seeking thoughtful guidance, practical direction, and a supportive space to develop their application narrative. The session helped me turn uncertainty into a clearer plan, and I feel much more prepared to make the most of the time ahead and present my experiences in a meaningful and convincing way.”
1-3 analysts at each place you applied is not a lot bro
Yeah I completely get that but my school doesn't have an absurd amount of people in IB, but I guess I could have reached out to random people, so my fault.
yea even students at targets will reach out to non-alumni, especially if referred internally
Fordham is not a semi-target
Seems the consensus on here was if you're school has OCR and On campus interviews it is definitely a semi-target
Fordham seems to have a decent alumni base across the street. Never heard of the school until I came across multiple bankers who went there.
1-3 analysts per firm is not close to enough unless for example 3 really liked you. Also, fordham is a non-target.
What happened with the first rounds?
The chance of someone getting 3 non alumni at a bank to push for you is honestly really low.
The chance of getting an offer without non alumni pushing for you is honestly really low too. Do you understand how many resumes we have to sift through?
3.8 from a target, with athletics and two PE summer internships. Only interest I've gotten is from a tiny boutique that just started interviews.
No-name PE? As long as you networked enough, your profile seems very strong for first rounds at the minimum.
Yes no-name PE, and yeah that's what I thought too
Did you network?
Yeah I talked with at least 2-3 people at each firm, but I guess I wasn't able to connect well enough.
Semi target ? (Amherst/Williams/Midd), have gotten 7 first rounds so far with not a ton of networking (i think only one was the result of networking with an alum)
Damn that's pretty impressive.
Those 3 schools are absolutely targets. Fordham is a nontarget.
Really? Thought we were viewed as semi
What was your GPA? And did you have any internships/impressive ECs?
3.7, 3 internships, 1 was MF Special Sits & Distressed (Apollo/TPG/OakTree type firm)
3.7, Prior HF experience, Varsity sports at a top 10 LAC. Have gotten 1 first round so far for ER. Didn't do a ton of networking though so it's expected.
3.9, nontarget with 0 prior experience. Have gotten 2 first rounds for FO roles and a couple for MO/BO roles at BB/MM. Nothing material yet, but hopeful.
Diversity at Mid-Ivy. GPA 3.8. Some networking. Superday-ed at GS, Citi. Still got fucked. Time to pack my bag bois
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